Local Products
The authentic taste of Brenzone
Brenzone offers a culinary journey that combines simplicity and quality, where each dish tells the story of the deep connection between nature and the traditions of the land. From the lake shore to the pastures of Monte Baldo, local products guide the visitor on a path of taste, seasonality, and authenticity.
Typical Local Products
Extracted from centuries-old olive trees, it is light, fragrant, and perfect for lake dishes and vegetables.
Whitefish, tench, perch, and sardines prepared according to local recipes: grilled, marinated, or in risottos.
Cheeses and Mountain Dairy Products
From the pastures of Monte Baldo come fresh and aged cheeses, paired with honey and mustards.
Baldo Chestnuts
Sweet and firm chestnuts, granted PDO status, used in soups, desserts, and autumn dishes.
Monte Baldo Truffle
Found mainly at higher altitudes, it flavours risottos and tagliatelle with an intense and characteristic aroma.
Wild Mushrooms and Herbs
Gathered in the forests above the villages, they form the basis of rustic and seasonal dishes.
Artisanal Cured Meats and Preserves
A farming tradition that enriches local charcuterie boards and appetizers.
Polenta carbonèra
It is an ancient, traditional one-dish meal, a rich and flavourful version of classic polenta, typical of the Garda area. The ingredients are few, simple and hearty, rooted in rural cuisine: cornmeal, various types of cheese and local olive oil.
Monte Baldo Honey
It expresses the extraordinary biodiversity of this unique environment: from delicate wildflower honey to the more intense chestnut honey, each variety is born from different blossoms.
